Named #8 of “The 50 Greatest Tennis Resorts in the United States” in 2007 by Tennis Magazine
The Boca Raton Resort & Club sets the standard for tennis in South Florida. Featuring a
world-class tennis center and one of the finest teaching programs in the region, the Resort
is a premier destination for players of all types and abilities.
The Boca Raton Resort & Club sets the standard for tennis in South Florida. Featuring a world-class tennis center and one of the finest teaching programs in the region, the Resort is a premier destination for players of all types and abilities.
The tennis program at the Resort includes:
- State of the art Tennis & Fitness Center regularly listed by Tennis Magazine as one of the top tennis programs in the country.
- Chris Evert Adult and Junior Academy, the only resort-affiliated Evert Tennis Academy in the country.
- 30 clay-based courts including 18 Har-Tru courts with advanced Hydro-Grid technology to maintain a consistent level of moisture, ensuring both optimum playability and a more physically forgiving surface.
- Instruction, camps and events, an innovative program of daily clinics, camps, one-on-one lessons and fitness training
- Tennis Concierge available for guests and club members looking to reserve court times, and assist players looking for competitive team players at their respective skill levels
- Extensive pro shop offering a full range of apparel and equipment
- Two-story Mizner-style Tennis Clubhouse with viewing deck, offering the ideal setting for relaxation between matches.
For more information about Chris Evert Adult and Junior Academy, click here.
Evert Tennis Academy Moves Adult Program to the Boca Raton Resort & Club
Resort Expands Partnership with Evert Family
The Boca Raton Resort & Club, annually listed by Tennis Magazine as one of the country's top tennis destinations, announced that the famed Evert Tennis Academy has moved its Adult Tennis Program to the 356-acre Resort. The program for adults has been expanded and will offer twenty weeks of clinics from November 22, 2007 through April 24, 2008. Evert Tennis Academy programs are internationally recognized as the finest training available in the U.S. with comprehensive programs taught by a renowned coaching staff.
Led by Drew Evert, the Resort’s Evert Adult and Junior Academy clinics are great for both serious and recreational tennis players who want to work on taking their game to the next level. Players are grouped by skill level with one professional coach for every four players. Training is customized daily to best meet student’s needs and private lessons are also available.
With both adult and junior clinics, the program is ideal for families. Adult clinics run from Thursday to Sunday. Clinic hours are Thursday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM with Sunday sessions from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Cost for the four-day clinics is $350. When packaged with the Resort’s world-class amenities, the Evert Adult and Junior Academy at the Boca Raton Resort & Club makes for an unforgettable tennis experience.
For information on Evert Academy programs, call Drew Evert at 561-447-3916 or call the Resort’s Director of Tennis, Eric Silver, at 561-447-3772.
Chris Evert Fantasy Camp – Play Tennis with a Legend
A limited number of players will have the opportunity to hit the courts with a legend during the Chris Evert Fantasy Camp which will be held at the Resort & Club January 31 to February 3, 2008. The program features two memorable half-day tennis sessions, including one-on-one play and a round-robin doubles tournament with Chris Evert, winner of 18 Grand Slam Championships; tennis instruction from Chris and her brother John; three nights’ deluxe accommodations including full American breakfast daily, complimentary use of the fitness center and one 50-minute spa treatment; welcome cocktail reception, orientation and farewell dinner hosted by Chris. For more information on this unique celebrity tennis program, call 1-800-41 serve (800-417-3783).
The Evert Tennis Academy (ETA), based in Boca Raton, is an innovative partnership between the Evert family and IMG, the world’s largest and most prestigious sports marketing firm. IMG represents the top tennis players worldwide, including Venus and Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and many others. Founded in 1996 by Chris Evert, winner of 157 singles titles and 18 major championships, her brothers John and Drew and their father Jimmy, the Evert Tennis Academy continues to be home to countless national and international junior champions and some of the world’s finest pros.
The Resort & Club’s Tennis Center facilities include a two-story Mizner-style tennis clubhouse with viewing deck and elaborate pro shop, as well as 18 clay courts (12 additional courts are located at the Boca Country Club, minutes from the resort). The courts utilize the latest in HydroGrid technology to maintain a consistent level of moisture on the courts’ surfaces (as opposed to the conventional above-ground sprinkler system). This HydroGrid system ensures optimum playability on the courts and offers players a more physically forgiving surface, as the clay does not dry out through a match.
Costs and Schedule:
Adult clinic sessions are available at the Resort Thursday through Sunday, 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Sunday) Dates are limited, see schedule below. Cost of Clinic: $350
Evert Adult Camps Evert Junior Camps:
Nov. 22 - 25, 2007 Nov. 21 – 24, 2007
Nov. 29 - 2, 2007 Dec. 22 , 2007 – Jan. 5, 2008
Dec. 6 - 9, 2007 Feb. 15 – 23, 2008
Dec. 13 - 16, 2007 Mar.12 – 15, 2008
Jan. 10 - 13, 2008 Mar. 19 – 22, 2008
Jan. 17 - 20, 2008 Mar. 26 – 29, 2008
Jan. 24 - 27, 2008 Apr. 2 – 5, 2008
Jan. 31 - 3, 2008 Apr. 19 – 26, 2008
Feb. 7 - 10, 2008
Feb. 14 - 17, 2008
Feb 21 - 24, 2008
Feb. 28 - 2, 2008
Mar. 6 - 9, 2008
Mar. 13 - 16, 2008
Mar. 20 - 23, 2008
Mar. 27 - 30, 2008
Apr. 3 - 6, 2008
Apr. 10 - 13, 2008
Apr. 17 - 20, 2008
Apr - 24 - 27, 2008
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